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Metrohex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel. The alternative uses of Metrohex have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Metrohex depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Metrohex include Dyspepsia, Pharyngitis, Nausea or vomiting. Some other side effects of Metrohex have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Metrohex normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Metrohex's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Metrohex related warnings talks about Metrohex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Metrohex can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Metrohex in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. The section on Metrohex contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Metrohex may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Metrohex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Metrohex is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metrohex is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metrohex safe for pregnant women?
Metrohex is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Metrohex safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Metrohex. If you see any side effects, stop taking Metrohex immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Metrohex again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Metrohex on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Metrohex on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Metrohex on the Liver?
Metrohex has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Metrohex on the Heart?
Metrohex has very mild side effects on the heart.
Metrohex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metrohex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metrohex habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Metrohex is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Metrohex
You can take Metrohex with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metrohex
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Metrohex as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 837-839
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 850-851
